Lecture on Prayer Routine Rituals and Prayer Essentials

Key Scripture References

• Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you."
• John 10:7: Jesus as the "door of the sheep."
• Matthew 16:19: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven."

Main Points

Understanding the Concept of "The Door"

• Jesus is not just a door to the sheep but the door of and for the sheep.
• Different translations (KJV, NIV, Amplified) emphasize Jesus as the access point to God's resources.

Jesus as the Door

• John 10:9: Jesus as the master door of all heavenly doors.
• Psalm 78:23-24: The doors of heaven opened for manna; Jesus as the ultimate access point.

Keys of the Kingdom

• Matthew 16:19: Emphasis that the keys are for use on earth, not just in heaven.
• The keys of the kingdom relate to binding and loosing things in alignment with heaven’s will.

The Power of Asking and Seeking

• Asking and receiving, seeking and finding relate to our relationship with God.
• Continuous emphasis on seeking God's face, not just His hand.

Persistence in Prayer

• Luke 11:5-10: Parable of persistence in prayer, linked to audacity and boldness.
• Persistence is characterized by "shameless audacity" (NIV) and "shameless persistence" (NLT).

Faith and Prayer

• Emphasized that prayer should not embarrass God or become a nuisance.
• True prayer is harmonious with faith and understanding of God's word and ways.

Thanksgiving and Praise

• Seen as major keys in the kingdom of God, opening heavenly doors.
• Philippians 4:6: Thanksgiving in all circumstances as a crucial element of prayer.

Role of Faith in Prayer

• Encouraged to act in faith as if what is prayed for is already happening.
• Isaiah 54:1: Sing and rejoice even before seeing the manifestation.

Conclusion

• 1 Peter 3:8-14: Not returning evil for evil and maintaining good conduct as part of faith practice.
• The ultimate message is to persist in prayer with thanksgiving, knowing the victory is assured through faith in Christ.

Responses and Applications

• Continue in shameless persistence in prayer.
• Let thanksgiving and praise be constant components of your spiritual life.
• Be aware of the power and access you have through the keys of the kingdom.
• Always approach God with faith and confidence, knowing that He is the sovereign "door" to all resources and blessings.